July, 2023

• 3 July

  Opec+ strives for oil market stability through monitoring variables: Suhail Al Mazrouei

  

  VIENNA / WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and its allies in Opec + always strive to ensure balance in market fundamentals between supply and demand, to avoid an accumulation in global oil inventories that could lead to instability and speculative activities in global markets. In ...

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• 3 July

  With plenty of clean energy, Brazil aims for green hydrogen export market

  

  BLOOMBERG  The snake and armadillo-filled scrublands of Northeastern Brazil’s Serra da Babilonia, or Hills of Babylon, are as stunning as a first-rate national park. It’s here where renewable energy is transforming Brazil, and where the country’s green hydrogen economy is getting off the ground. Wind developer Casa dos Ventos just installed 80 turbines. The towers churn out enough power for ...

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• 3 July

  Rakez, Icfa ink pact to foster trade in food, agriculture

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) and the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (Icfa) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering mutual growth and development within the food and agriculture sectors of the UAE and India. The MoU was signed by Group CEO of Rakez Ramy Jallad and Icfa Chairman Dr MJ ...

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• 3 July

  Sharjah Art Foundation announces summer school for children, adults

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) is offering a wide range of educational and engaging activities for children and adults this summer. The Summer School programme, which runs from July 8 to August 28, will enhance the artistic and crafting skills of the participants through technical courses and workshops led by experienced artists. Offered in English and/or Arabic, the ...

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• 3 July

  First UAE envoy to OIF presents credentials

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Salem Suhail Al Neyadi presented his credentials to Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), as UAE ambassador to the organisation during the official reception ceremony that took place at the organisation’s headquarters in the French capital, Paris. Al Neyadi is the first UAE ambassador to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, ...

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• 3 July

  FTA launches corporate tax  public awareness campaign

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the launch of a public awareness campaign to help taxpayers understand and meet their obligations under the Corporate Tax Law. This is part of FTA’s efforts to ensure a smooth implementation of Federal Decree-Law No.47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (the “Corporate Tax Law”) which ...

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• 3 July

  UAE leaders wish Belarusian President on Independence Day

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness ...

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• 3 July

  Abu Dhabi to host 20th edition of Adihex 2023 on September 2

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers Club (EFC), the 20th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex 2023), will be held from September 2-8. The exhibition, which is the largest of its kind in the ...

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• 3 July

  UAE government, HPE launch GovTech

  

  DUBAI / WAM Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and The Future, and Ahmad Alkhallafi, Managing Director for UAE & Africa at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch GovTech, an initiative to develop innovative digital solutions tailored to the needs of government entities. The initiatives aim to improve ...

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• 3 July

  Sharjah Ruler appoints new Director-General of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services

  

  SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Emiri Decree No. (46) of 2023, promoting Mona Abdelkareem Al Yafei, Director of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), to the position of Director-General. The decree, published in the official gazette, takes effect immediately.

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